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COVID-19 cases rising again, says Americas health agency, but not in North America
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Lack of effective political leadership has hampered efforts to stop the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America, where infections are dangerously on the rise again, the Pan American Hea...
Jun 02, 2021
U.S. sets and suspends tariffs on six countries over digital taxes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday announced 25% tariffs on over $2 billion worth of imports from six countries over their digital services taxes, but immediately suspended the duti...
Jun 02, 2021
French prosecutor seeks jail for Orange CEO in appeals trial over Tapie affair
PARIS (Reuters) - A French prosecutor on Wednesday told judges of the Paris appeals court that Orange's boss Stephane Richard should face three years in jail for his alleged involvement in a disputed ...
Jun 02, 2021
U.S. FAA’s top safety official stepping down effective June 30
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) top safety official said Wednesday he will step down effective June 30. Ali Bahrami, the FAA's associate administrator for aviation s...
Jun 02, 2021
Twitter removes Nigerian president’s ‘abusive’ civil war post
By Alexis Akwagyiram LAGOS (Reuters) - Twitter removed on Wednesday a post by Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari threatening punishment for regional secessionists blamed for attacks on government bu...
Jun 02, 2021
U.S. blacklists 3 Bulgarians, 64 companies over corruption
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday blacklisted three Bulgarians and 64 firms they run, accusing them of deep involvement in corruption in the European Union member country. A statem...
Jun 02, 2021
Dutch parliament fumes over Booking.com 2020 executive pay
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch parliamentarians upset at the level of executive pay at U.S. travel firm Booking Holdings Inc on Wednesday asked the government to investigate whether the company could be ...
Jun 02, 2021
European consumer group joins EU antitrust case against Apple
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) lobby group on Wednesday backed the European Union's antitrust case against Apple which alleges it distorts competition i...
Jun 02, 2021
Second drug test confirms banned substance for Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit – NY Times
(Reuters) - A second drug test for Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit confirmed that a prohibited substance was present after the race, raising the possibility that the horse may be disqualified, The...
Jun 02, 2021
Everest climbers struggle to return home amid Nepal COVID-19 travel curbs
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Climbers returning from Mount Everest and other Himalayan peaks are struggling to find a return flight back home after Nepal banned most air travel to contain a s...
Jun 02, 2021
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